We Stick to What Works
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
While trying to help someone through the Steps, he got an important reminder to stay close to our primary purpose
It’s a Seat, Not a Throne
May 2023
| Home Group
While sitting in her well-deserved chair one day, she temporarily forgot about her group’s primary purpose
Where are the Newcomers?
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
A member wonders if her group could explore some new ways to fulfill its primary purpose
One Primary Purpose
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
Their group has hot coffee, donuts, comfy seats and all three shades.
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
Hats off to Tradition 5
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
He finally put down the bottle and got to a meeting. But what was everyone talking about? And what did it have to do with drinking?
Keep the focus
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
We simply know one thing, says this member—we can help you if you have a problem with alcohol
The right place
May 2018
By sharing their drinking stories in a treatment center, a few women helped another find her way
Not sure yet
May 2017
A past delegate shares how his group welcomes newcomers who don’t yet know if they belong
I Felt Like a Queen
May 2016
She first learned to carry the message washing ashtrays. Her group made her start at the top
For Charlie's Sake
May 2015
Squabbling ceased when a newcomer’s needs turned the group to its primary purpose
CARRY THE MESSAGE PROJECT
The Carry the Message Project focuses on getting Grapevine and La Vina subscriptions to alcoholics in need. It's not necessary to know the recipient! Sponsor a subscription for someone behind bars, in a treatment facility, nursing home, or who is homebound.